October 8, 2024

Transmission Operations

CAISO Says Constrained Tx Contributed to Blackouts
A report on the causes of California’s August blackouts contends that constrained transmission prevented much needed imports from reaching the state.
FERC: NY DR Program Not Exempt from Offer Floor Rule
FERC ruled that some NYISO Demand Response programs are subject to mitigation; Commissioner Glick dissented.
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Chatterjee, Danly Clash over ‘Regulatory Flexibility’
A request to waive an SPP Tariff requirement prompted a philosophical dispute between FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee and Commissioner James Danly.
NextEra Buying GridLiance for $660M
NextEra Energy Transmission will pay $660 million to acquire independent transmission company GridLiance.
ERCOT Technical Advisory Comm. Briefs: Sept. 23, 2020
ERCOT staff told stakeholders they are working to reduce errors following two recent unrelated events that led to price corrections and resettlements.
NEPOOL Reliability Committee Briefs: Sept. 23, 2020
The cost of the Greater Boston Project is expected to increase by $191 million, Eversource told the NEPOOL Reliability Committee.
Avista Rule Violates Own Tariff, FERC Finds
FERC ruled Avista violated its own tariff by requiring BPA to acquire additional firm point-to-point transmission service to self-supply operating reserves.
SPP Seams Steering Committee: Sept. 17, 2020
SPP and MISO staff shared with the SPP Seams Steering Committee additional details on the yearlong transmission study the RTOs will soon pursue.
CAISO Seeks ‘Firm’ Tx for Resource Adequacy
A CAISO resource adequacy workshop could not have been more timely following the heat waves and energy emergencies of mid-August and Labor Day weekend.
MISO Members Urge Dynamic Line Ratings
MISO members are urging the RTO to implement dynamic line ratings, saying the benefits would outweigh the costs.

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